Visit the Google Play store and download the Android Auto™ App. Make sure Android Auto™is enabled on your smartphone. Connect your smartphone to the USB port using a compatible USB cable. The USB port's location may vary depending on the model. When prompted about authorizing Android Auto™ on your Subaru STARLINK screen, accept the request. I just got my first brand new car, a 2016 impreza hatchback! I have a Galaxy S7 and I've been using Bluetooth to play music from Spotify. The only issue I have is that it doesn't update the song information. I was wondering if there was a way to fix this or if there's a way to download a Spotify app?
- The SUBARU STARLINK app works as a gateway to bring added content, such as Internet radio, weather, news, and more to your Subaru in-vehicle multimedia system. When new content becomes available, your STARLINK system is updated automatically and content is pushed to your screen in real-time. Available in all 2016 and later Subaru models.
- The Starlink app gives you access via your phone to services such as iHeartRadio, Magellan NAVI, Pandora, and SiriusXM. Using an Android or Apple device, you can connect to your Subaru vehicle’s system for easy access and safety features.
In the EU, Subaru has handful applications inside their Starlink mobile app. One of the most useful apps is the Weather app. It was only day before when I used that app. Interface was then the one which has been there from the beginning.
Today we went to take some photos of the e-Boxer (see the picture below, nice one?). On return trip I decided to try out Weather app again. To my surprise the interface was completely new!
The old user interface had only 3 days forecast and for current temperature. Also the color scheme was bit lighter.
Starlink Weather app features
New interface is better than it used to be. It is fresh and it has new features. There is now possibility to show 24h forecast in 3 hours intervals and then also 6 days forecast on own tab.
Both of these displays shows weather at the current location but also on other predefined locations. There is possibility to store up to 5 different locations. However you need to store locations using your smartphone beforehand.
On the mobile phone
- access Weather app
- Click gear icon on top right corner
- Click add new region
- Zoom map to desired location and click search – choose right location from the list
It is bit cumbersome to use the search function within mobile app. You will need to move crosshair to the desired location and then hit search. App will then offer nearby locations to choose from.
So there is no text search. Zoom out enough, navigate, zoom in and press search.
Wired or without
Subaru Starlink Spotify App Free
Subaru Starlink Spotify App Login
One advantage with Starlink apps over CarPlay is that apps works also over blutooth connection. With CarPlay you will need to plug-im cable everytime.
And wait there is more! This particular Weather app is the only one available. There is no similar weather CarPlay app available. I would like to be proven wrong here!
Subaru Starlink Spotify App Install
It is also possible to use simultaneously Starlink apps and CarPlay apps. E.g. start playing music from Spotify, then switch to the Weather app.
Subaru Starlink App Spotify
Really nice to have this app. As there is no CarPlay variant available and other Starlink apps are far less useful.